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Parents Resources –Empowering you to make a difference
From the everyday routines of parenting and family life to the challenges of coordinating schedules and navigating systems that aren’t always designed with you in mind, Amy Zier & Associates is here with resources parents need.
We go out of our way to get out into the community and learn more about groups, organizations and activities that are able to benefit the children and families that rely on us for pediatric therapy. We also do all we can to educate others, so you are empowered to make a difference in ways that might not otherwise have been possible.
Take a look at the links below to access the information you need. As always, feel free to contact Amy Zier & Associates to suggest other resources or to ask questions that are not covered here.
Want to schedule an appointment with us? The first step is a call Helen Escobar at 773-755-7791. For your convenience we have provided links to our basic intake forms. Click on the titles below to download the form.
Data Forms
Parent Sensory Questionnaire
If your child has challenges with handwriting, you may find this
article, written by AZ+A pediatric occupational therapist, Kathy Flentge, OTR/L, to be helpful.
For more detailed information about handwriting programs visit our
school and educational support page.
Flubber is a great tool for tactile input. We find that a single batch isn't typically enough to really get your hands into this gooey stuff, so we've included a recipe for a double batch of flubber. If you prefer, start with a half batch to see if this is enough for your needs.
What you'll need:
- Borax Laundry Booster
- 1 medium bowl
- Wooden spoon (or nonstick spoon)
- 1 container with lid (to store your flubber)
- Food coloring
- Glue
- Hot Water
There are two different solutions that you'll be making before mixing them together: the Borax Solution & the Glue Solution. It doesn't matter what order you make them in.
The Borax Solution
2 2/3 cup of hot water
6 teaspoons of powdered Borax
Mix together (with a wooden or non stick spoon) in the medium bowl until the Borax is completely disolved.
Glue Solution
3 cups of hot water
4 cups of school glue
10 drops of food coloring
Mix the glue, water & food coloring in the container with a lid. It's best to use your fingers to make sure that the glue is completely mixed with the water. Mix this thoroughly or it will impact your end results.
Once your borax solution & the glue solution are ready, take the borax solution and pour it into the glue solution. Knead with your hands. The mixture will start out viscous but should quickly begin to thicken. You'll really need to get your hands in this in order for the glue solution to absorb all the water; this is not something you can mix with a spoon.
Your flubber's ready to use! This batch (kept free of debris) will last approximately a month. It's normal for some water to collect on the top of the lid or inside the container once the flubber has been sitting for some time. Simply drain the water in the sink & wipe the lid with a rag. To dispose of your flubber, throw it in the trash NOT down the sink. This is a sticky substance so be careful not to get on clothing or carpet.
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Gail Borgerd
MedicClaim Consultants
1716A Pickwick Lane
Glenviw, IL 60025
Voice 847-657-1157
Fax 847-657-1167
Cindy Dimmitt, MA, CMT, CST specializes in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) for
babies, children and adults. CST is a gentle light touch approach that releases tensions deep in the central nervous system so that every other system in the body can relax and self-correct. It helps you naturally free yourself from pain, stress, and discomfort. It can be beneficial for children with sensory integration disorder, ADHD, issues related to birth trauma, and more. Cindy has a private practice on the North side of Chicago. For more information about Cindy or CranioSacral Therapy to determine if CST might be something you want to try,
please refer to her website
www.iahp.com/cindydimmitt or contact Cindy by phone at 773-931-9392 or by email at
cdimmitt@mindspring.com.
Dr. Jeffrey Getzell
O.D.
Developmental Optometry
www.pathwaystobettervision.com
Pathways to Better Vision
1740 Ridge, Suite 100B
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone 847.866.9850
Fax 847.866.9822
Eye exercises to improve learning and visual attention
www.eyecanlearn.com